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incorporate writing across the curriculum include, but are not limited to, summaries of articles,
essays, responses to discussions, speech outlines, lab reports, research papers, character analysis, and
behavioral observations.
R. BACKGROUND CHECK
To meet the requirements of clinical affiliates in response to JCAHO, most Health Sciences and
nursing students are required to undergo a criminal background check. Darton State College has
contracted with Pre-Check for providing these services. The cost for this background check is $49.50
and students will be assessed this amount coded into their registration for an individual program
determined course. Students must follow-through with the procedures to complete this process in a
timely manner, as this is program requirement. The completed background check will be accessed by
the designated personnel at the clinical site to determine whether or not a student will be allowed to
participate in an affiliation at the particular setting. Results of the check released to the program are
limited to informing the program if the applicant is “Clear.” Students will submit release forms
allowing Pre-Check to conduct the required background screening. In the event that the background
check report is not “clear” the student will be able to access the report from Pre-Check and may be
able to correct any inaccuracies in the record. Clinical facilities alone will make the determination of
whether or not a student is accepted with prior convictions.The decision of the clinical facility is
final.
Background Checks completed through Pre-Check are required for the following Health Sciences
programs: Cancer Registry Management, Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical
Sonography, Emergency Medical Services, Health Information Technology, Histotechnology,
Medical Laboratory Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant,
Radiologic Science, Respiratory Care, Phlebotomy, Human Services and Nursing.
S. DRUG SCREENING
Some clinical affiliates may require random drug screens during clinical rotations. In order to
participate in this clinical environment, the student must complete this requirement following the
mechanism determined by the facility. The results of such screenings (if required) are submitted
directly from the student to the clinical affiliate. The student will be responsible for the cost of this
requirement. The clinical affiliate determines whether or not a student can participate in the clinical
rotation based upon the results of this drug screen. All nursing students will be required to complete
a 10-panel drug screen on admission and randomly throughout the nursing program.
T. HEALTH SCIENCES STUDENT TRAVEL POLICY
Depending upon the particular Health Science and Nursing program that the student is attending,
students may be required to participate in clinical affiliations and educational experiences that
necessitate travel. If clinical education is a component part of the program attended, all aspects of
this requirement must be successfully completed. Students may be required to travel significant
distances to fulfill clinical obligations. Students are responsible for their own transportation, food
and lodging expenses during clinical affiliations, rotations or experiences.
U. PREVIOUS ACADEMIC HISTORY IMPACTING HEALTH
SCIENCE and NURSING PROGRAM ADMISSION
Previous unsuccessful participation in Health Science or Nursing programs will be considered in the
admission process for students attempting to return to a program and those seeking enrollment in a
different Health Sciences program. Also, any student’s academic history, including a record of
excessive withdrawal or unsuccessful attempts in general education course work, may result in the
denial of admission to a Health Sciences program.